From Columbus, OH, what is the best route to the Outer Banks that avoids Washington, D.C.?It seems that D.C. traffic is horrendous at any time of any day. |
From Columbus, OH, what is the best route to the Outer Banks that avoids Washington, D.C.?It seems that D.C. traffic is horrendous at any time of any day. |
Late at night DC should be OK but crowded. From Columbus take 33 to Lancaster and Athens and then pick up I-77 in WV. Take that to Charleston, WV and then I-64 through Beckly, WV and Charlottesville, VA.
When you get close to the Ohio line you will need to take several small roads to get to I-77. If you want to avoid that little jog you can take I-70 to I-77 but it is a lot longer. Don't be afraid of the minor highways in Ohio. Just have a good map and pay attention to what town you are in. It beats the heck out of DC traffic. The route I've suggested is 654 miles.